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When I say the name Jane Goodall<\/a>, most people I know tend to smile. She inspired so many with her selfless work for animals and tireless commitment to serving others. She passed away at the age of 91 on September 30, 2025, and she leaves behind a remarkable legacy. She was well-loved for her work as a scientist, humanitarian, and conservationist. In fact, The New York Times<\/a> called her \u201cone of the world\u2019s most revered conservationists\u201d. She was admired by millions across the globe, including global leaders and celebrities.<\/p>\n Jane Goodall liked to talk about how you can impact the world each day that you live in it, and it\u2019s clear that she did just that as she touched many lives. Here are some of the celebrity tributes that reveal a lot about Goodall\u2019s work and her lasting legacy.<\/p>\n Jane Fonda <\/a>posted a photo that depicted her with Jane Goodall and shared, \u201cMy heart breaks at the news that the brave, heartful, history-making Jane Goodall has passed. Through her work with chimps, she did more than any human being has, to let us understand the richness of animal lives: their intelligence, skills, unique personalities, use of tools, empathy, suffering when one of theirs was killed.\u201d<\/p>\n She continued, \u201cI loved her very much. I think the best way we can honor her life is to treat the earth and all its beings like our family, with love and respect.\u201d<\/p>\n The Jane Goodall Institute posted a comment on Fonda\u2019s Instagram post that thanked her for honoring Dr. Jane Goodall.<\/p>\n PEOPLE<\/a> reported that Prince Harry and Meghan said in a statement, \u201cDr. Jane Goodall DBE was a visionary humanitarian, scientist, friend to the planet, and friend to us. Her commitment to changing lives extends beyond what the world saw, and also to what we personally felt.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cShe held our son, Archie, when he was first born, and showered love and care to those who were privileged to know her. She will be deeply missed,\u201d they concluded.<\/p>\n Michael Douglas<\/a> shared a photo of him standing next to Jane Goodall, and he posted, \u201cRIP to my fellow UN Messenger of Peace, Dr. Jane Goodall. Her legacy will forever be remembered for her unwavering dedication to our planet. My deepest condolences to the Goodall family.\u201d<\/p>\n Ellen DeGeneres<\/a> shared a clip from when Jane Goodall appeared on her talk show, and she simply stated, \u201cThank you Jane for all the good you\u2019ve done. You broke barriers for women all over the world.\u201d<\/p>\n Alongside a photo of Jane Goodall with herself, Chelsea, and others at a Clinton Global Initiative convening, Hillary Clinton posted a tribute to the conservationist in Instagram<\/a>. She wrote, \u201cFor over 60 years, Jane Goodall was a force for research about our precious planet\u2014and climate change action to protect it\u2014while breaking glass ceilings along the way.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI’ll so miss her courage and commitment to help expand what we know about our world and preserve it for the generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n Leonardo DiCaprio<\/a> had a lot to say and share about his friend Jane Goodall as he remembered her in a touching tribute and several pictures of Goodall in a photo carousel.<\/p>\n He stated, \u201cToday we have lost a true hero for the planet, an inspiration to millions, and a dear friend. Jane Goodall devoted her life to protecting our planet and giving a voice to the wild animals and the ecosystems they inhabit. Her groundbreaking research on Chimpanzees in Tanzania transformed our understanding of how our closest relatives live, socialize, and think\u2014reminding us that we are deeply connected not only to Chimpanzees and the other great apes, but to all life.\u201d<\/p>\n He continued, \u201cFor decades, Jane traveled the world with tireless energy, awakening generations to the wonder of the natural world. She spoke directly to the next generation, instilling hope, responsibility, and the belief that every individual can make a difference. She inspired millions to care, to act, and to hope. She never stopped.\u201d<\/p>\n Di Caprio also expressed his deepest condolences to her family and invited all to join him in honoring her legacy by supporting the Jane Goodall Institute and other conservation groups she cared about.<\/p>\n \u201cMy last message to Jane was simple: \u2018You are my hero.\u2019 Now, we all must carry the torch for her in protecting our one shared home,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who rose to fame as Elaine in Seinfeld<\/em>, shared an Instagram post with a photo from her podcast Wiser Than Me<\/a>. Her memorial post revealed that Jane \u201cwas a force for what is true and what is good. I am so blessed and so grateful to have crossed paths with this wise giant.\u201d<\/p>\n Actress, singer, and activist Jann Arden<\/a> shared a photo of Jane Goodall on Instagram and stated, \u201cThe world has lost one of its last great protectors. Planet earth will remember you forever, dear Jane. Meeting you and talking with you not once, but twice, was one of the honours of my life.\u201d<\/p>\n She concluded her post by wishing Goodall \u201csafe travels\u201d.<\/p>\n Roise O\u2019Donnel<\/a>l kept things short and sweet with her remembrance of Goodall alongside a couple of photos of the conservationist. She posted that she was an \u201cangel on earth\u201d, then wished Jane would rest in peace with the abbreviation \u201cRIP\u201d. She followed that with four heart emojis, a crying face emoji, and a peace sign emoji.<\/p>\nJane Fonda remembered Jane Goodall as \u2018history-making\u2019 and encourages others to honor her<\/h2>\n
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle remembered Jane Goodall as a friend to the planet and to them<\/h2>\n
Michael Douglas posted about his admiration for her \u2018unwavering dedication to our planet\u2019<\/h2>\n
Ellen DeGeneres posted an interview with Jane Goodall and remembered her for all the good she\u2019s done<\/h2>\n
Hillary Clinton shared how she admired Jane Goodall for her work to protect the planet and how she broke glass ceilings<\/h2>\n
Leonardo DiCaprio remembered Jane Goodall as a dear friend, hero and \u2018inspiration to millions\u2019<\/h2>\n
Julia Louis-Dreyfus remembered Jane Goodall as a \u2018force\u2019 for \u2018what is good\u2019<\/h2>\n
Jann Arden mourned the loss of Jane as the world losing one of its \u2018last great protectors\u2019<\/h2>\n
Rosie O\u2019Donnell recalled Jane Goodall as an \u2018angel on earth\u2019<\/h2>\n
Maria Shriver recalled feeling \u2018honored\u2019 to spend time with Jane Goodall<\/h2>\n